JudicialReview
Arbitrability in Consumer Disputes: Forum Shopping, Unequal Bargaining Power and an Alternate Way Ahead
by Alka Khangembam* and Udit Chaudhary**
Delhi HC quashes order directing private schools to implement 6th & 7th Pay Commission for teachers; says judicial powers can’t be delegated to committees
The Courts, in exercise of their powers under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, can constitute committees but these committees are only fact finding in nature. Judicial functions cannot be relegated to these Committees.
Delhi High Court | Collateral relatives in matrimonial disputes cannot be mechanically disqualified from service: CISF’s withdrawal of appointment quashed
It is well known that in complaints of these kinds sometimes even neighbours or match-makers are indicted and as such to hold that this kind of FIR were to be accepted, to exclude any person from public employment, would be a travesty of justice.
How India Elects Its Vice-President: Constitutional Law & Procedure Demystified
This article examines the election of the Vice-President in detail, with a focus on constitutional provisions, statutory framework, procedure, and judicial scrutiny.
Is Working “for” an organisation same as working “in” it as an employee? Delhi High Court rules
The petitioner, a law graduate, was appointed as Assistant Director (Legal) in BIS in 2021 after due scrutiny by a selection committee. In 2024, her services were terminated on the ground that her earlier experience as an advocate for a private university did not meet the prescribed eligibility of working in a government or autonomous body.
Know Thy Judge | Supreme Court of India: Justice J.B. Pardiwala’s expansive career and key rulings
A 4th generation lawyer, Justice Jamshed Burjor Pardiwala assumed office as Judge of the Supreme Court of India on 09-05-2022 and is in line to become the Chief Justice of India in 2028. Justice Pardiwala is expected to serve a two-year and three months term as Chief Justice of India from 03-05-2028 to 11-08-2030.
Turkish firm Celebi’s Security Clearance revoked: Delhi High Court upholds State action based on intelligence inputs under Aircraft Rules, 2023
Celebi Airport Services India Pvt. Ltd. and Celebi Delhi Cargo Terminal Management India Pvt. Ltd., subsidiaries of Turkish firm Celebi Aviation Holding, provide ground and cargo handling services at major Indian airports, including IGI Airport, Delhi. Their security clearances were revoked by the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) on 15-05-2025, based on classified intelligence inputs.
‘State of West Bengal acting in hot haste, reintroducing struck-down reservations; Calcutta High Court stays OBC reclassification
The Court observed that it was explicit that the expressions ‘Government of West Bengal’ and the ‘Government’ meant the State of West Bengal in discharge of its legislative functions.
Delhi High Court upholds cancellation of Junior Court attendant candidature over criminal allegations despite acquittal
The Court observed that for the highest Court in the land to take a strict view regarding criminal antecedents of those who serve in its establishment can hardly be regarded as inappropriate or arbitrary.
Delhi High Court grants bail to a man accused in Chandni Chowk currency trader Robbery and Murder case
The case of the prosecution is that the accused persons had noticed that one businessman is running business of exchange of old and soiled currency in Chandni Chowk and he used to return to his house daily with huge cash. The bail applicant along with his associates, then hatched a criminal conspiracy to rob and kill the said businessman.
Delhi High Court analyses the precise definition of the word “forthwith” in Section 50 CrPC; Sets aside arrest due to non-compliance
Sufficient time must be given to an arrestee after the grounds of arrest have been served upon him in writing, to enable the arrestee to engage and confer with legal counsel, the test being that the arrestee must have meaningful opportunity to resist his remand to police custody or judicial custody.
[FEMA] Delhi High Court quashes ED’s NOC rejection for Times Internet Limited and Bennett Coleman overseas investments
The impugned communications do not disclose any substantive reason for rejecting the NOC. A rejection of such import, devoid of any rationale or justification, is arbitrary and falls afoul of the principles of natural justice.
Delhi High Court allows CISF appointment for candidate facing serious criminal charges pending final outcome
The petitioner has been successful in obtaining employment with the CISF based on his own merit and qualification. In case the petitioner is not allowed to join, subject to the pendency of the criminal case, the petitioner may lose this opportunity for all times to come, and this loss would never be compensated.
Calcutta High Court stays suspension and expulsion orders issued by R.G. Kar Medical College Council
The petitioners are aggrieved by an order dated 05-10-2024, passed by the Special College Council Members of R.G. Kar Medical College and Hospital, alleging that they have been arbitrarily subjected to suspension and expulsion.